"Virtually every American is exposed to a daily cocktail of
toxic chemicals that were never tested for safety before being
released in the environment," Riley said. "People should be very
concerned that rates of autism, childhood brain cancer, birth
defects and reproduction problems have surged in recent year.
Something is happening here, and many of the nation's top
scientists, doctors and toxicologists believe they are directly
linked to chemical exposure."

Under current outdated federal law, the chemical industry and
manufacturers do not have to prove chemicals used in commerce
and released into the environment are safe, according to Riley.
As a result, Americans are being exposed to an untold number of
chemicals.

"After seeing '10 Americans,' you'll understand the urgency for
fundamental policy reform at the state and federal levels,"
Riley said.

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